Startup Weekend Colombo kicks off today

• Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurs learn, network and startup

Startup Weekend Colombo is set to take Colombo by storm from 7-9October, at Trace Expert City, Maradana. Part of the global Techstars Ecosystem, Startup Weekend was organised in Jaffna recently and has been hosted in over 1800 cities around the world, bringing together entrepreneurs, including designers, developers, marketers and creative individuals to form teams and experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup.

The weekend event commences at 5pm on Friday 7 October and ends with presentations on the afternoon of Sunday 9 October. During this time, participants will learn how to create a real company, and they will meet the very best mentors, investors, cofounders, and sponsors who are ready to help you get started. Colombo’s Startup Weekend is organised by a small group of volunteers who are passionate about supporting the local entrepreneur ecosystem. The event is backed by national partner, Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka(ICTA) and by innovation partner Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC(DIMO) plus a host of other sponsors and supporters who are helping to make the event a success. 

Startup Weekend Colombo is set to attract over 100 entrepreneurs who will work over the weekend to research an idea, develop a business model and prototype and make a pitch in front of judges on Sunday afternoon. The weekend will also be a major networking event where participants can meet and be mentored by industry experts and expose their pitches to investors. 

Sri Lanka’s entrepreneur ecosystem is growing rapidly with startups attracting local and international investors. Startup Weekend will provide a major boost to Colombo’s entrepreneurs and will help turn ideas in to viable businesses, and potentially attracting investment and assistance to grow rapidly. 

To get involved, registration is required. Please visit https://in.explara.com/e/colombo/ for more details.